August weather forecast
New York, USA

August in New York State, much like July, represents the culmination of summer's intensity. It often vies with July for the designation of the year's hottest month. However, as August progresses, the initial hints of the approaching autumn become discernible, especially in the latter part of the month.

Upstate regions, particularly those encompassing the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, usually experience temperatures from 63°F (17.2°C) to 83°F (28.3°C). Thunderstorms, occasionally accompanied by heavy rainfall, are prevalent during this month. These storms, coupled with the fading summer warmth, contribute to the lush green landscapes that dominate the state.

In contrast, downstate New York, which includes the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, tends to see temperatures ranging between 68°F (20°C) and 88°F (31.1°C). New York City, with its dense urban architecture, continues to exhibit the urban heat island effect, which can cause temperatures to linger at higher levels, particularly during nighttime.

When juxtaposed with July's relentless heat, August offers a nuanced blend of peak summer warmth with the subtlest preludes of the forthcoming fall. While the early part of August often mirrors the conditions of late July, the month's concluding days provide a gentle reminder of the impending autumn. Activities like outdoor dining, beach visits, and festivals are still in full swing, but as August winds down, there's a palpable shift in the air, gently steering the state towards the cooler embrace of September.

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• New York - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in New York with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C). With an average relative humidity of 70%, August is the least humid month in New York, New York.
• Buffalo - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Buffalo, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C). As the last month of summer, Buffalo experiences a slight decrease in temperature during August, though it remains comfortably warm and sunny.
• Rochester - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Rochester with an average ocean temperature of 73°F (22.8°C). August is the month with the warmest seawater in Rochester, with an average ocean temperature of 73°F (22.8°C).
• Yonkers - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 69%, August is the least humid month in Yonkers, New York. In Yonkers during August, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.
• Syracuse - August »
  In Syracuse during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. On the first day of August in Syracuse sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:26 pm.
• Albany - August »
  In Albany, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Albany, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• New Rochelle - August »
  In New Rochelle in August, during 15.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. The least humid month in New Rochelle is August, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
• Mount Vernon - August »
  In Mount Vernon, New York, in August, during 16.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of August in Mount Vernon, New York, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:11 pm.
• Schenectady - August »
  On the last day of August, in Schenectady, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT. August has the most sunshine of the year in Schenectady, New York, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.
• Utica - August »
  On the first day of August in Utica, New York, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. In Utica during August, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.
• White Plains - August »
  In White Plains in August, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in White Plains, New York.
• Hempstead - August »
  In August, in Hempstead the rain falls for 11.8 days. Hempstead's average high-temperature marks a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C) with the advent of August, closely mirroring that of the preceding month.